Dale Horning Obituary
Dale was born in Daggett, Pa., on June 22, 1942 a son of the late Merle Horning and Marjorie Grace Horning Davies. He was a graduate of Towanda High School class of 1960 and a graduate of Williamsport Area Community College.
On July 6, 1963 he married the former Margaret "Peggy" Trine in the First United Methodist Church, Towanda. Dale was employed by E.I. DuPont in Towanda for 30 years until his retirement in August of 2001. Dale was a dedicated member of the Independent Baptist Church in Towanda since 1971. He served 19 years as a deacon, and many years as Sunday School superintendant, Sunday School teacher, and as a Lay Speaker for his church and at the Bradford County Manor. Dale served as a member of the Third Ward Election Board in Towanda Borough and as Chairman of Elections for a number of years. He was also a dedicated blood donor and a member of the National Rifle Association. Dale will be remembered for his commitment to God, family and his community. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in sports events. Dale enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, caring for his home and working on construction projects.
He will be deeply missed by his beloved family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Peggy Horning, at home; son and daughter-in-law, Kyle E. and Carissa Horning of Towanda; daughter and son-in-law, Kyleen H. and Michael Dinelli of Towanda; grandsons, Anthony Dale Dinelli and his fiancé Tierney Snyder of Muncy, Pa., Garrett D. Dinelli and Brandon M. Dinelli, both of Towanda; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dean and Sue Horning of Lake Wales, Fla., Robert and Carol Davies of Woodhall, N.Y.; sisters, Donna Vaughn of Williamsport, Pa., Jennifer Swain of Blossburg, Pa.; several aunts,uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends; and a special aunt, Norma Benjamin of Alabama.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Independent Baptist Church, Cherry Street, Towanda, Pa., with Pastor Donn Hauser officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Towanda, Pa.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Independent Baptist Church, 109 Cherry St. Towanda, PA 18848, in Dale E. Horning's memory.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Review (Towanda, PA).
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Elwood (Woody) Nelson
November 29, 2010
Dear Horning Family,
I worked with Dale at DuPont and remember him as a good man who lived by Christian principles. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 22, 2010
Kyle & Carissa & family,
I am sorry about your dad. He will be missed. He was a good Christian man.
Isaac Maue
November 22, 2010
Peggy, Kyle Kyleen & family,
We are so sorry about Dale. Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow. That sounds so trite, but we care about you and if we can do anything please call us. We know God will give you strength and peace in the days ahead. We will continue to pray for each of you.
Bruce & Dawn Maue
Lana Desloges
November 18, 2010
Peggy, I remember Dale sitting in the seat back of me at school for years. He was such a great guy! You have been blessed to have had him as your husband for 47 years. His speech at the 50th reunion was so touching. I am so glad I got to see him after all these years. Blessings to you and your family.
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Peggy & Harold Heskell
November 17, 2010
Peggy & family,
We were so sorry to hear of Dale's passing. Be at peace knowing he is in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
James Prendergast
November 17, 2010
Dear Horning Family,
May the Lord bless you and keep you in this time of loss. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of getting to know your family, if but for a few hours. May God Bless you all. Your witness as a Christian family was a blessing to experience.
Rebecca Layton
November 17, 2010
Peggy,
I know we were just babies when we lived near your family, but I clearly remember all our trips back up to Towanda and the great times we had with you guys. You and Dale will always be a great memory of my childhood. Know my heart is full of love and prayers for all of you as you go through this season. Find hope in the One who promises to never leave us, and is the greatest comforter of all.
Sending big hugs,
Rebecca "Becky" (Partington) Layton
Chuck & Joyce Partington
November 17, 2010
Dear Peggy, Joyce and I are very sorry to hear of your loss.We know that this loss is only temporary. I am sure that the God of all comfort will hold your aching heart at this time. I will always remember the great times that our family and yours shared together during , what we remember as the best three years of our lives. I will never forget the times of fishing with Dale and Harry, and the great "smelt fries".Will be praying for the Lords' comfort at this time. Chuck & Joyce Partington (Canton, Ohio)
Debby & Denny Seler
November 16, 2010
Dear Peggy,
We are so sorry.....certainly heaven's gain...
AMY OYSTER
November 16, 2010
PEG AND FAMILY,
PLEASE KNOW OUR HEARTS ACHE WITH YOU. WE WILL CONTINUE TO HOLD YOU IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS.
~JEFF AND AMY (PARTINGTON) OYSTER
Loretta Ragusa
November 16, 2010
Dear Peggy: Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss of Dale. He was a wonderful person and I was proud to be his aunt.
Loretta (Grace) Ragusa
Cari Fedorchak
November 16, 2010
Peggy and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss!! Dale was such a wonderful man!!
Sherrill Ann and Frank Liguori
November 16, 2010
Dear Peggy, Kyleen and Kyle; I was so sadden to hear of Dale's passing. You lost a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and our Grace family lost a wonderful man. I will never forget the beautiful surmon he gave for my dad Jerry's memorial a few years ago. He will truly be missed. Our love and prayers are with you all.
Rex and Lisa Bennett Seymour
November 16, 2010
PEGGY AND FAMILY HEART FELT SYMPATHY ON DALES PASSING THINK OF ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND PUT YOUR SELF IN THE LORD'S HANDS HE DOES HELP
Linda and Laverne Godshall
November 16, 2010
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dale, your love, ...may our Lord bring peace to your tender heart....and to your dear children Kyle and Kyleen.........
November 16, 2010
Dear Peggy,Kyle and Kyleen, We were so saddened to learn of your loss ...of Dale's passing . May your faith sustain you through this time of loss. Thoughts and prayers.Vicki Henry Heath and Melissa Jaynes Martin
John & Mary Fedorchak
November 16, 2010
Dear Peggy, we were very sad to learn of Dale's passing. You all have our deepest condolence. You and Dale will be in our prayers.
Marcia Bennett Collins
November 16, 2010
Peggy and family heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Dale just know thoughts and Prayers are with all of you... remember the good times
November 16, 2010
Dear Peggy, Kyleen, Kyle and all of Dale's family;
Words cannot adequately express the heartfelt sympathy that is felt for you at this difficult time. The Lord is close to those whose hearts are breaking . . . Psalm 34:18
With deepest Sympathy
Jim Vanderpool, Brent and Mason Hugo
November 16, 2010
Dear Peggy and family,
We were so very saddened to hear of Dale's passing. Please know that you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. There are great memories for Charlie and I of the times we all spent in the barn. God bless all of you. Charlie and Donna Kerrick
The Markish Family
November 16, 2010
Peggy, Kyle, Kyleen & families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories of your time spent together with Dale.
Sincerely,
Artie, Charlene & Abby Markish
November 16, 2010
Peggy and family. We are so sorry to hear of your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May our Lord Jesus Christ bring comfort to you and the family at this time.
Norma & Jack Crayton
November 16, 2010
Oh,Peggy! There is great comfort in knowing where Dale is,but our hearts are still sad for you.
In Christian Love,
Norma & Jack
November 15, 2010
November 15, 2010
Sandy and I are heart broken to hear about Dale. He was my best fishing buddy and we loved him dearly. I will remember Dale and I at the Salmon River, fishing at Amicola Falls here in Georgia. We will cherish his memory always and will truly miss him. All our love to you and your family. Love you and many prayers.
-Sandy and Kent, Cumming, GA
Marilyn
November 15, 2010
Dear Peggy, Kyle, Kyleen & Families,
I am heart broken and so very saddened to hear of our loss. Please know my loving thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult journey.
Your childhood friend, Marilyn Mingos Fernandez
Chuck & Joyce Partington
November 15, 2010
Dear Peggy and Family,
We were so sorry to hear the sad news about Dale. He was a wonderful man, husband and father. We know no words can fully express our sympathy, but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
November 15, 2010
Dear Peggy and family -- so heartbroken and sorry to hear about Dale. He was like a father to me and I hold so many dear and special memories of him in my heart. You, Kyleen and Kyle will be in our prayers.
Love you all - Kristen Bone
Julie VanFleet
November 15, 2010
Dear Peggy and family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We know that your faith, family and friends will get you through this. God Bless you. - Julie and Tom VanFleet (Ed and Nancy Schrader's daughter and son-in-law)
Michelle Cragle
November 15, 2010
Dear Peggy, Kyle and Kyleen,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'll be praying for you all as you go through this time of grieving. I'm glad that we "do not mourn as those without hope". It's been nice finding Kyle and Kyleen on Facebook recently. I have very fond memories of time spent with your family.
Love,
Michelle (Partington) Cragle
November 15, 2010
Peggy,I am so sorry to hear of your loss.I sure do have great memories of Dale from school what a tragic loss.May God give you strength at this time and may we all cherish some really great memories.Jean Overpeck
Alan and Janine Taylor
November 15, 2010
Peggy and family we are thinking of you and praying for you.
Christine Benjamin
November 15, 2010
Dear Peggy and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tammy Smiley
November 15, 2010
Love and Prayers to each one of you! I have wonderful memories of you all!
So sorry for your loss!
Claire Holton
November 15, 2010
Dear Peggy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Dale.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With deepest sympathy,
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